I am almost finished with the Tudor house which they call a "Half-Timbered House" in England. The base is drying and that's about all that needs to done.
Here's a photo of the quick sketch I did to make the pattern.
Structurally, the house was really easy so I didn't do anything more than that to make the house pattern.
I painted 2 sheets of cardboard to make strips to look like wood. First a layer of ochre paint, then burnt sienna followed by burnt umber. So I went from light to dark. The darker paints I just brushed on leaving a little bit ochre showing through to look like lighter streaks in the wood.
Then I put the pattern down on the painted cardboard so I could trace the roofline and cut that "wood" out first. Then I cut the rest of the strips on the paper trimmer. I glued the cardboard wood on before I assembled the house because I figured I could get better adherence that way. The base of the house was painted with a color called parchment.
The roof was surprisingly easy despite the curve. If you have ever tried to make a little glitter house, you know that when you are holding the roof done to be glued, it wants to curve inward anyway. I did glue some strips of cardstock underneath to provide good support as well.
Then I made many little shingles to shingle the roof. And here you can see the house without the base.
Lucy
Thank you, everybody. I need to take a photo of the Tudor house on its base. The base generally makes the house look better.
I will be making more of this design.
Sara Loves Paperstuff
Fantastic, your tudor house is lovely and thanks for the mention, can't wait to see your tower house.
Elizabeth
Your houses are terrific, Lucy! Great inspiration for what I hope to do with mine, once I get past the test cutting stage. I have bookmarked your blog, so I can keep up to date with your projects.
Lynn Koeppen
I love this house!